December 2013 newsletter

2013 NCYC

Two-hundred-plus NRVC members meet thousands of young people at the recent NCYC gathering in Indianapolis. Special thanks to the leaders of NCYC and NRVC’s associate director, Sister Debbie Borneman, SSCM. Read more...

Join us for Advent Days

"Rest stops for the soul"

A few spaces are still available to join our Advent retreat: "Rest stops for the soul: Transformation for vocation ministers," led by Father Joseph Nassal, CPPS, to be held December 10-13. Read more...

Renew and be rewarded

Renew your membership (or join us) today!

Don't miss a single day of the benefits of belonging to the National Religious Vocation Conference. Members of NRVC consistently tell us that their membership is a source of education, connection, support, and wisdom. Read more...

Resource of the month

"Assessment for Global Mission" is a classic assessment resource

"Assessment for Global Mission" is a classic assessment resource for evaluating those planning to serve in an international service setting. Now on sale for half price! Read more...

Tech Tip

Photos speak volumes

Adding pictures to your web content makes it much more appealing. Your communications should be colorful and reflect the personality of your congregation, your charism, and the joy of being a sister, brother, or priest. Read more...

Men religious gathering

Every community to receive tool for assessing "vocation culture"

Sixty-four men’s religious communities are gathering at St. Meinrad Archabbey to learn about contemporary issues affecting their new membership and to receive a tool for assessing their own institute's "vocation culture." Read more...

Jubilee Prayer

We begin our Jubilee celebration much like we begin all things—in prayer. Read more...

Christmas office closure

NRVC's office will be closed December 23 through January 1, reopening Thursday, January 2. Read more...

The hope continues

Women religious form Next Steps in Hope committee

A group of sisters who have been involved in the "Moving Forward" projects recently met to discuss how to maintain the progress in vocations. Read more...

Summer workshops in Chicago

Save the date!

Learn, renew, refresh your vocation ministry skills this summer at NRVC's Summer Institute in Chicago. Read more...

Meeting with Archbishop Sartain

By Sr. Jo-Anne Miller C.S.J.P.

Vocation ministers from the Archdiocese of Seattle recently met with Archbishop J. Peter Sartain and had a positive discussion about many aspects of the ministry. Read more...

Sister Julie Myers, O.S.F., Sylvania

I am NRVC

Sister Julie Myers tells how she discerned God's call to be a vocation minister, how networking has helped her, and why being an NRVC member energizes her. Read more...

Resource of the month

"Assessment for Global Mission" is a classic assessment resource

"Assessment for Global Mission" is a classic assessment resource for evaluating those planning to serve in an international service setting. Now on sale for half price! Read more...

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CALENDAR

National Office Closed

June 19,

Federal holiday

Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors

July 9-13, 2025,

Behavorial Assessment 1 Workshop

July 15-17, 2025,

Vocation Promotion Workshop

July 19-20, 2025,

Candidate Assessment through the Lens of Inteculturality

September 6, 2025,

San Antonio, TX

National Board Meeting

Sept. 8-12, 2025,

Chicago, IL

Member Area Coordinators Gathering

Sept. 16-18, 2025,

Chicago, IL

Understanding the Lasting Impact of Trauma workshop

October 13, 2025,

Learn more...

Cultural Matters virtual workshop

Oct. 14, 21, & 28, 2025,

Learn more...

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2025,